2023.10.12 THROW BACK THURSDAY - TIGER FOUNDATION GALA TONIGHT!
Our great LRCHS Class of 1956 is being honored tonight by the Tiger Foundation for our Citizenship to Central
and the community. Also being honored is Herb Rule from the Class of 1955. Herb passed away earlier this year.
If you're just now hearing about this and are local, it's still time to come. Just show up tonight at the Ron Robinson
Theatre in the River Market (in the alleyway between Rock and Commerce and President Clinton Boulevard and
Second Street. Donation is $100. Food and drink will be served in the alleyway from 6:00pm until 7:00p. The
program will be held inside the Theatre starting around 7:15p. We have a big crowd of our '56 classmates coming,
but we're always happy to welcome others. There's plenty of room, so COME ON!!!
I hear there's a wonderful article on BROOKS ROBINSON in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette today, Page 7B.
I tried to find it online, but wasn't successful. Next week I'll start publishing all the stories you have sent me about Brooks.
Oops! Found saw the newspaper article. Turns out there are several in the paper today. I'll hold onto them and publish
them in weeks to come.
1956 CLASS NEWS
Our condolences to the family of Hardene Kellensworth. I met Hardene at West Side. She was one of the sweetest girls I ever knew.
Hardene Colclasure Obituary
Hardene Alice Colclasure, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 2, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1938, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Clifford Kellensworth and Hazel Adams. Hardene led a fulfilling life dedicated to her family. After working as an executive secretary for some time, she made the decision to prioritize her children and became a devoted stay-at-home mother. Hardene's exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail were evident in everything she did. One of Hardene's greatest joys in life was spending time with her loved ones. Family get-togethers held a special place in her heart, and she cherished the moments they shared. Outside of her dedication to family, Hardene had various hobbies that brought joy to her life. She absolutely loved music, enjoyed playing cards with family & friends and gambling at horse races or traveling to Las Vegas to play slot machines. In her later years, she enjoyed working crossword puzzles and alphabetizing and indexing her VCR and cassette tapes. Hardene was kind, humble, soft spoken and simply beautiful inside and out. She never let the trials she faced in her life define her or harden her heart. She was always there for her family with an open door ready to love, laugh and listen to her children and grandchildren’s problems and give them sound advice. She loved unconditionally and there was nothing in the world that she wouldn’t do for her family. Hardene is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel Fredrick Colclasure, her sons, Danny and Ricky McCormick, her sister, Margaret Presley, her brother, Herbert Kellensworth and her parents, Clifford Kellensworth and Hazel Adams. Her absence will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and compassion. Hardene is survived by her two daughters, Paige Colclasure (Brad) of Bryant, Arkansas, and Shannon Davis (late husband, Steve) of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Her grandchildren, Zack Davis (Krystal) and Stephanie Tanner (Gary), were a constant source of joy in her life. Hardene also took great delight in watching her great-grandchildren – Rylee Adams, Lanee Davis, Davis Tanner, Brooks Tanner, and Linzee Threlkeld – as they grew. In addition to her immediate family, Hardene is survived by her sister Sue Farish (Gene) of Little Rock, Arkansas and brother Carl Bores (Carolyn "Tootie") of Little Rock, Arkansas. Their bond was unbreakable through the years. Many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends also feel the loss of Hardene profoundly. Her warmth touched the lives of countless individuals who will forever hold cherished memories of their time spent together. Services to honor Hardene's life will be held at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street in Benton, Arkansas. The visitation will take place on Thursday, October 12th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 13th at 3:00 PM. Hardene Alice Colclasure will be remembered as a dedicated mother whose unconditional love knew no bounds. Her legacy lives on through the memories shared with family members and friends alike. May she rest in eternal peace knowing that she made a lasting impact on all those fortunate enough to have known her.
Our condolenses to the family of Doris Kerr. When she was able, Doris attended most of our Class functions. We will miss her. The girlsfriends mentioned in her obituary are all from our Class of '56.
Molly Beth Dicus, Betty Manson Jean Rogers and Mary Katherine Cline.
WHITE HALL — Doris Jean Kerr Farmer,
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
8 Oct 2023
age 86, passed away on October 3, 2023 while in Hospice Home Care, LR. Doris lived independently until nine months ago when complications from a traumatic brain injury required her to move to a long term care facility. Doris was born in Bald Knob, Ark. on May 21, 1937, to Evans Adam and Lillian Faye Wilson Kerr, who predeceased her. She grew up in Little Rock in a loving family with two brothers and one sister. Doris attended schools in Little Rock and graduated from Little Rock Central High School in 1956. For most of her life, Doris was a homemaker and a mom. Doris is survived by her daughter, Vanessa Farmer Henderson (Mark) and her son, Dwayne Farmer (Gina). Grandchildren Jessica Henderson Ogden (Leonard), Matthew Henderson (Ashley), Dylan Farmer (Erin), Kortni Gehlert (Glen) and nine great grandchildren. Doris was the second born of four children. She leaves behind brothers Bill J. Kerr and Glen E. Kerr, sister Karen Kerr Cobb and their spouses. Two nieces, Becky Green & Susan Harbour and one nephew Dr. Albert Kerr and six great nieces and nephews and many other loving extended family members. Preceded in death by nephew, Bryan Kerr. Doris was a good friend to many especially her group of girlfriends in Glee Club in jr. and senior high school (Jean, Molly, Mary & Betty). They remained friends throughout their lives. Doris had a gift for gab, loved to read & loved to dance. The last six years of her life she lived in Heber Springs where she had a special group of friends who shared her love of dancing.
The family would like to thank her friends in Cottage 5 at Poplar Grove, Hospice Home Care and Pastor Abbey Maynard at PHUMC for their love and care of Doris the last nine months of her life. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 10 at 11 a.m. at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Highway 5 N, Alexander, Ark. 72002. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 201 N. Fourth, Heber Springs, Ark. 72543, where Doris was a member or to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211
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I'm not sure if we get wiser as we get older or if we just run out of stupid things to do!
HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU TONIGHT!!!!
ML